Beginning text presents complete theoretical treatment of mechanical model systems and deals with technological applications. Topics include introduction to calculus of vectors, particle motion, dynamics of particle systems and plane rigid bodies, technical applications in plane motions, theory of mechanical vibrations, and more. Exercises and answers appear in each chapter.

A sociological and philosophical study examining the influence of motherhood on society and character formation.

The fledgling United States fought a war to achieve independence from Britain, but as John Adams said, the real revolution occurred "in the minds and hearts of the people" before the armed conflict ever began. Putting the practices of communication at the center of this intellectual revolution, Protocols of Liberty shows how American patriots—the Whigs—used new forms of communication to challenge British authority before any shots were fired at Lexington and Concord.To und...

The classic Pulitzer Prize-winning study of the Atlantic blue crab and the people of the Chesapeake Bay who have depended on it for generations.For decades, William Warner's exploration of the Atlantic blue crab and the Chesapeake Bay has delighted thousands of readers and become a modern American classic. Nature enthusiasts and fans of fine literature alike will find Beautiful Swimmers a timeless and enchanting study in the tradition of Rachel Carson and Annie Dil...

This book is an important book to provide Christians with an honest look at the different Judgments recorded within the pages of the Holy Scriptures. This book is to bring balance and sensitivity to understand the balance of God’s judgment. In this book the author has researched judgment and how it relates to the church of the last days. The judgments of God are vital to the modern church as guidelines for living in a relationship with God.

William John Warner (also known as Count Louis Hamon according to some sources), popularly known as Cheiro (November 1, 1866 – October 8, 1936), was an Irish astrologer and colorful occult figure of the early 20th century. His sobriquet, Cheiro, derives from the word cheiromancy, meaning palmistry. He was a self-described clairvoyant who said he learned palmistry, astrology, and Chaldean numerology in India. He was celebrated for using these forms of divination to make personal predictions...

"Bleeding Armenia: Its History and Horrors Under the Curse of Islam" by M. Smbat Gabrielean and Augustus Warner Williams is a poignant exploration of the Armenian experience during a tumultuous period marked by oppression and violence. The authors delve into the historical context of Armenia, detailing the cultural and social fabric of the nation before the onset of devastating conflicts. Through vivid narratives and historical accounts, the book sheds light on the struggles faced by the A...

The story of the development of the novel—its origin, rise, and increasing popularity as a narrative form in an ever-expanding range of geographic and cultural sites—is familiar and, according to the contributors to this volume, severely limited. In a far-reaching blend of comparative literature and transnational cultural studies, this collection shifts the study of the novel away from a consideration of what makes a particular narrative a novel to a consideration of how novels function an...

American writer George William Curtis' short story, "Titbottom's Spectacles," is a satircally humorous tale about a man who is bequeathed glasses which let him see people for who they really are--and the consequences thereof.

This self-test book of self-assessment questions and quizzes that is designed to both test paramedic students learning pathophysiology and help them understand their knowledge gaps by explaining the answers to the questions included.

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK • “Delightful . . . [a] captivating and slyly subversive fictional paean to the real women whose work on the Oxford English Dictionary went largely unheralded.”—The New York Times Book Review“A marvelous fiction about the power of language to elevate or repress.”—Geraldine Brooks, New York Times bestselling author of People of the Book**Esme is born into a world of words. Mothe...

In "The Red Mass," Valentine Williams weaves a gripping narrative that explores themes of justice, morality, and the human condition against the backdrop of post-World War I England. The novel employs a rich, descriptive literary style, blending psychological depth with an intricate plot that examines the interplay between personal convictions and societal expectations. With incisive dialogue and vividly drawn characters, Williams crafts a compelling atmosphere that immerses readers in the...